Rush vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Rush Rank #1,496

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Alder mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Rush and Alder boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.